At a Board of Directors meeting of the Alliance of Delray, Wednesday July 16, 2008, members were shown architectural sketches of the Ruth Rales Senior Center planned for construction next to Temple Anshei Shalom off West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach.
Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service not for profit organization seeks to open up to the community with expanded services to those in need of emotional or financial support. It is a financially transparent organization entrusted to administer donated funds to the benefit of those in need.
The Randall Stofft architectural firm describes the project: “This philosophy of open and forthright outreach is inherently the motivating force behind the proposed architectural design. The building intentionally reaches out to the community through the extensive use of glass, a covered drop-off, and architectural overhangs that provide both a sense of pedestrian scale and a feeling of protective, embracing welcome.” (The illustration at left is the front view which will be facing west towards the Temple.)
Percy Mejia, Project Manager for Randall Stofft Architects showed drawings to the board. Pending approval by the various Palm Beach County departments, construction could begin the end of this year or early 2009 and will take twelve to eighteen months to complete, estimates Mejia.
The 22,000 square foot building will feature large, flexible oprogram rooms designed to be quickly configurable to meet the needs of any program.
A warming kitchen with all-new commercial grade appliances will serve as the culinary hub for feeding programs and special events.
Comfortable, quiet, therapy offices will provide clients the privacy they need during their sessions.
The building will also feature a cafe that will serve as a casual gathering place for clients and visitors alike to socialize and share a cup of coffee or other refreshment in an open, relaxed atmosphere.
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